The Advocate

The Advocate - March 20, 2019

  1. President's Message: We Won't Stand for More Cuts
  2. Staffing Process Update for the 2019-2020 School Year
  3. Workload Overage Pay
  4. Rally for Schools and Students, March 21st, PCC-Cascade
  5. April 10th: Take it to the MAX!
  6. Join the Bargaining Committee!
  7. PAT PAC Endorsements
  8. Music and Arts Grants Available from California Casualty

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The Advocate - March 6, 2019

  1. President's Message: Time to Turn Up the Heat
  2. Contract Ratification Process
  3. Staffing Process for the 2019-2020 School Year
  4. Racial Equity Task Force - Spring Social Mixer - Thursday March 7th
  5. Retirement Seminar: Thursday March 14th
  6. Special Education Social: Thursday March 21st
  7. Get the Facts About PERS!
  8. Music and Arts Grants Available from California Casualty

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The Advocate, February 6, 2019

  1. President's Message: Are Our Students Worth Four Billion Dollars?
  2. Make Sure to Vote in the PAT Election!
  3. Setting Overload Pay for the Spring Semester
  4. Planning to Retire or Resign Before Next School Year? February 15th Stipend Deadline
  5. Sick Leave Bank - Donations Still Needed!
  6. Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action, February 4-8, 2019
  7. Social Justice Social: Building Sanctuary, February 21st
  8. Nurturing Black Children in White Spaces: February 22nd
  9. Creating Pathways Towards Racial Justice: Symposium February 23rd
  10. Get the Facts About PERS!
  11. Music and Arts Grants Available from California Casualty

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The Advocate, January 9, 2019

  1. New Year's Resolution: Keep the Oregon Legislature Focused on Funding Follow-Through
  2. Get Your PAT RED FOR ED T-Shirt
  3. Join the Bargaining Committee!
  4. Legislative Round Table on Funding
  5. Promising Practices Grant
  6. Climate Justice Social: January 17th

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The Advocate - December 5, 2018

  1. President's Message: Now's Our Chance to Fully Fund Oregon Schools
  2. Get Your PAT RED FOR ED T-Shirt
  3. Bargaining Update
  4. A Win on Master's Degree Credit
  5. Promising Practices Grant
  6. Resolution for Black Lives Matter Week of Action
  7. Special Education Social: December 6th
  8. The Color of Law Curriculum Workshop for Teachers: December 13th
  9. Join Us in Salem on President's Day!

The Advocate - November 19, 2018

  1. President's Message: Update on MAP Testing
  2. PERS Bubble and Retirement Incentives: Don't Miss Key Deadlines
  3. Speech Language Pathologists National Board Certification Reimbursements
  4. When Do I Cover for an Absent Colleague?
  5. Black Friday Protest: Fund Education and Make Nike Pay Their Fair Share!
  6. Educators of Color Social: November 28th
  7. Special Education Social: December 6th
  8. The Color of Law Curriculum Workshop for Teachers: December 13th

The Advocate - October 31, 2018

  1. President's Message: Don't be Tricked on November 6th
  2. Make Sure Teachers Have a Voice in Politics: Vote by November 6th
  3. Get Out the Vote! Canvass for Jo Ann Hardesty, PAT Candidates, and Ballot Initiatives
  4. Elementary First Quarter Grade Reports
  5. No Make-Up Conferences When Families Are On Vacation
  6. When Do I Cover for an Absent Colleague?
  7. Materials and Supplies Stipend
  8. Dues and PAT PAC Deductions in the October Paycheck
  9. Please Donate to the Sick Leave Bank!
  10. Black Lives Matter Week of Action Planning Meeting: November 14th

The Advocate - October 18, 2018

  1. President's Message: Victory with Guaranteed Viable Curriculum
  2. Make Sure Teachers' Voice is Heard in Politics: Vote by November 6th
  3. Get Out the Vote! Canvass for Jo Ann Hardesty, PAT Candidates, and Ballot Initiatives
  4. Elementary First Quarter Grade Reports
  5. Advancing on the Salary Schedule - October 31st Deadline
  6. Salary Placement - New Hires
  7. Materials and Supplies Stipend
  8. Come to the Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference!
  9. What Are You Doing Next Friday? Help PAT Engage!

The Advocate - October 3, 2018

  1. President's Message: It's Time to Fully Fund Education in Oregon
  2. Documenting Workload Overload for Class-size, Caseload, or Number of Unique Preparations
  3. Second Semester Study Leave Deadline: October 8th
  4. Please Donate to the PAT Sick Leave Bank
  5. Advancing on the Salary Schedule - October 31st Deadline
  6. Salary Placement - New Hires
  7. Materials and Supplies Stipend
  8. Calling All New Educators! Join Us for the New Educators Social – Thursday, October 18th
  9. Come to the Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference!
  10. Interested in the OEA Conservative Educators Caucus?

The Advocate, September 12, 2018

  1. President's Message: A Slow Boil?
  2. Power Through Collective Action: Members Organize Around Construction Delays
  3. Please Donate to the PAT Sick Leave Bank
  4. What Are You Doing Next Friday? Help PAT Engage!
  5. Concerns with the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum
  6. From the PAT PAC: Labor Canvass for Jo Ann Hardesty Sunday, September 16th, from 12:00 -3:00 PM, at the PAT Office
  7. Calling All New Educators! Join Us for the New Educators Social – Thursday, September 20th
  8. Come to the Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference!
  9. PAT Member Aaron Green-Mitchell Wins National Education Grant
  10. Make Plans to Attend the PAT Picnic - Friday, September 14th 

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